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Movies Under the Stars

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

May 22

Aug 14

Movies Under the Stars

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Summer nights call for movie lights! Join us every Saturday night, May 22 through August 14 for a showing of musical classics made new. Admission is...

Pyramids Art Exhibit at Brookside Gardens

Presented by Montgomery Parks and Wheaton Arts Parade

Jun 16

Sep 19

Pyramids Art Exhibit at Brookside Gardens

Presented by Montgomery Parks and Wheaton Arts Parade at Brookside Gardens

The pyramids are tetrahedrons, and each tells a colorful story. Use your smartphone to scan the bar code on each panel to learn more in the...

Live Music at the Streetery

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Jun 18

Sep 24

Live Music at the Streetery

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Bethesda Streetery

Enjoy live music this summer at the Bethesda Streetery from 6-8pm Friday nights through Sept. 24. Concerts will start at 6pm at the corner of Cordell...

TGIF 2021 Summer Concert

Presented by Wheaton Urban District

Jul 09

Sep 24

TGIF 2021 Summer Concert

Presented by Wheaton Urban District at Marian Fryer Town Plaza

The Nighthawks kick-off our TGIF Summer Concert Series with a Marian Fryer Town Plaza dedication and ribbon cutting prior to the event at 7:00pm.

Fairy Tales in the Sun

Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC

Jul 10

Sep 06

Fairy Tales in the Sun

Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

Adventure Theatre-MTC is the longest-running children's theatre in the Washington D.C. area. Located in Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, Maryland, it has...

Drawing: Still Life for Adults *ONLINE*

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jul 15

Aug 05

Drawing: Still Life for Adults *ONLINE*

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Discover the art of still life in this class for beginner to intermediate-level artists. Teaching artist, Carla Byrd will help you to explore the...

Bloom Free Community Concerts

Presented by Strathmore

Jul 17

Oct 09

Bloom Free Community Concerts

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Bloom captures the essence of Strathmore’s role in the community—helping the arts thrive and making sure that everyone has a chance to experience...

Summer Twilight Concert Series

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Aug 10 - 24

Summer Twilight Concert Series

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

Admission is free, and no registration is required. Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in...

9th Annual Rockville Arts Festival

Presented by VisArts

Sep 04 - 05

9th Annual Rockville Arts Festival

Presented by VisArts at Rockville Town Square

Whether you are a collector of artisan crafts, a connoisseur of fine art, or a fan of the performing arts, you’ll find the 9th Annual Rockville...

Takoma Park Folk Festival 2021

Presented by Takoma Park Folk Festival

Sep 12

Takoma Park Folk Festival 2021

Presented by Takoma Park Folk Festival at Takoma Park Folk Festival

The 2021 Takoma Park Folk Festival (TPFF 21) is on! The date is September 12, 2021, from 4-9 pm. While some aspects of the Festival format are...

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Free

I Am More Than My Hair

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum

Mar 19

Sep 03

I Am More Than My Hair

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

I Am More Than My Hair began with Alyscia Cunningham’s eponymous book and film in which she advances the dialogue around the beauty standard of...

Facets of Hope Exhibit at Brookside Gardens

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Ongoing

Facets of Hope Exhibit at Brookside Gardens

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

“Facets of Hope” will honor those we have lost by suspending one strand of crystals, in memory of each life lost in Montgomery...

Mindful Birding

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 04

Aug 27

Mindful Birding

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Meadowside Nature Center

A park naturalist will also provide a mindfulness activity each week, that you can enjoy along the trail. For ages 10 & up

Snap a Selfie in the Parks

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 22

Sep 06

Snap a Selfie in the Parks

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Little Bennett Regional Park

Submit your photo on our website or use the hashtag #ShowUsYourParkie and you might be featured on Montgomery Parks social media. Selfie Stands are...

Yappy Hour & Pop Up Dog Park

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Jul 15

Sep 16

Yappy Hour & Pop Up Dog Park

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Elm Street Park

On July 15th and September 16th at 6pm, stop by Elm Street Park complete with a pop-up dog park, food, beer & wine and live music.

Storytime Station: Farm Animals

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Jul 27

Storytime Station: Farm Animals

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

Storytime Station returns to in-person programming with a morning of books, songs, and movement. In July we'll read stories about farm animals...

Sip 'N' Slam

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Aug 04 - 11

Sip 'N' Slam

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

Enjoy a drink as verbal virtuosos rock the mic on two Wednesday nights. Part One (August 4) features: LP, Black Root, Regie Cabico, and Carlynn...

Skywatching: Movie and Meteors

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Aug 13 - 14

Skywatching: Movie and Meteors

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Observatory Park

Join us for our first live skywatching program of the year. Enjoy a free screening of “Apollo 13” on a large inflatable screen, keeping us all...

UkeFest Faculty Concert

Presented by Strathmore

Aug 17

UkeFest Faculty Concert

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

It’s a celebration of the marvelous musicality of the ukulele. This fantastically fun and free concert is the culmination of...

Olney in Drag

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Aug 18 - 25

Olney in Drag

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

These fabulous drag queens shine brighter than the stars in the evening sky. Part One (August 18) stars Brooklyn Heights, Betty O'Hellno, Ariel Von...

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Kids + Family

National Capital Trolley Museum

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum

Ongoing

National Capital Trolley Museum

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum at National Capital Trolley Museum

Open every Saturday 12-5 PM On line timed-entry reservations and ticket purchases are strongly recommended; information on how to make reservations can...

Theatre for Young Audiences at Olney Theatre Center

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Jul 24

Aug 28

Theatre for Young Audiences at Olney Theatre Center

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

Olney Outdoors is also home for kids of all ages including a Disney Sing-A-Long (July 24), three weekends of PNC Presents: Paper...

Summer Beer & Wine Garden - Euro-Americana Night

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum

Jul 30

Summer Beer & Wine Garden - Euro-Americana Night

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

The last Friday of the Month – July 30, 2021 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm This is a rain or shine event. No pets allowed. It’s been a long year of social...

The Big Butterfly Hunt

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Aug 11

The Big Butterfly Hunt

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Meadowside Nature Center

Then head out on a self-lead scavenger hunt experience. Those that return their cards to the nature center will receive a small prize. Please...

Paint with your Pup

Presented by Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center

Aug 14

Paint with your Pup

Presented by Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center at Cabin John Regional Park

Dogs and owners will work together on a painting project. Each dog owner will be given a small canvas, paint, brushes, a gallon-size plastic bag, as...

Paint with your Pup

Presented by Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center

Aug 21

Paint with your Pup

Presented by Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center at Dewey Local Park

Dogs and owners will work together on a painting project. Each dog owner will be given a small canvas, paint, brushes, a gallon-size plastic bag, as...

Summer Beer & Wine Garden - Latin American Night

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum

Aug 27

Summer Beer & Wine Garden - Latin American Night

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

The last Friday of the Month – June, July, & August 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm This is a rain or shine event. No pets allowed. It’s been a long year of...

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Art

Small Works VI

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn

May 29

Aug 21

Small Works VI

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park

This is the Friends sixth year, presenting small works measuring less than 14" on any given side to the public. This year, our membership has...

*Onsite* Summer Art Camp w/ CREATE

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jun 14

Aug 27

*Onsite* Summer Art Camp w/ CREATE

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

When school is out for the summer, art is in at CREATE! Each week of summer camp will bring new art adventures. Our experienced teaching artists...

ONLINE Summer Art Camp w/ CREATE

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jun 14

Aug 27

ONLINE Summer Art Camp w/ CREATE

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

When school is out for the summer, art is in at CREATE! Each week of summer camp will bring new art adventures. Our experienced teaching artists...

Call for Artists: Bethesda Mural Opportunity

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Jun 30

Aug 06

Call for Artists: Bethesda Mural Opportunity

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Bethesda Urban Partnership

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District, Montgomery County and BUP have partnered to install a new public art mural on the Old Georgetown Road...

Irene Pantelis: When Our Edges Grow Soft

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Jul 03

Aug 01

Irene Pantelis: When Our Edges Grow Soft

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Glen Echo Park

The Stone Tower Gallery presents When Our Edges Grow Soft, an exhibition of ink portraits by local artist Irene Pantelis. Meticulously crafted by...

Family Pottery Mini Session I & II

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jul 11

Sep 19

Family Pottery Mini Session I & II

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Spend some quality time as a family exploring the world of clay! Whether your clay creations are purely decorative or practical pieces, you'll...

Advanced Family Pottery Mini Session I and II

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jul 11

Sep 19

Advanced Family Pottery Mini Session I and II

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Spend some quality time as a family by taking your pottery skills to the next level with more advanced pinch pot, slab and coil projects using new...

Tamar Hendel Gallery Presents: Through the Portal

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Aug 02

Tamar Hendel Gallery Presents: Through the Portal

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Join us on Aug. 2 for the opening reception of Through the Portal with Kelsey Joyce. Kelsey Joyce is a Maryland based artist who specializes in...

CREATE Summer Art Camp @ Northminster

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Aug 09 - 27

CREATE Summer Art Camp @ Northminster

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at Northminster Church

By popular demand, we are expanding our summer camp sessions to a secondary location! Join us at Northminster Presbyterian Church, less than three...

Drawing: Portraits for Adults *ONLINE*

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Aug 12

Sep 02

Drawing: Portraits for Adults *ONLINE*

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Portraiture is where it’s at in this online class for beginner to intermediate level artists. Working with teaching artist Carla Byrd, learn about...

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Music

Great Black Classical Composers: 18th Century to Today

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jul 01 - 29

Great Black Classical Composers: 18th Century to Today

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

We all know Mozart, but do you know Chevalier de Saint-Georges, called the 'Black Mozart'? Did you know Beethoven dedicated a sonata to the black...

Bucket Band Rhythm Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jun 29

Jul 27

Bucket Band Rhythm Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

With expert guidance, learn the basics of rhythm, percussion, and drums at home. Sticks, buckets, pans, and pails become our rhythmic orchestra. A...

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jun 29

Aug 17

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

Learn a few chords and strums; you’ll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music just from...

Continuing Ukulele

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jun 29

Aug 17

Continuing Ukulele

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and take the songs you really want to play. For students...

How to Sing - One Hour Online Summer Boot Camp for Teens

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jul 01 - 29

How to Sing - One Hour Online Summer Boot Camp for Teens

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

Yes, you can sing! In a group setting, enjoy learning ways to warm up for the best sound and range without hurting your voice. Learn a technique for...

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jul 01

Aug 19

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

So you’ve taken beginning guitar or you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next level. Learn some finger picking and other...

Songs With Friends

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jul 01

Aug 19

Songs With Friends

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

From blues to Bob Dylan to Bono to Beyoncé and beyond, expand your guitar technique and repertoire while playing great music with others. We all...

Beginning Ukulele

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jul 01

Aug 19

Beginning Ukulele

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

A fun class to explore this wonderful member of the guitar family! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of traditional and...

Introduction to Singing for Adults

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jul 07

Aug 04

Introduction to Singing for Adults

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

In a group setting enjoy learning and understanding how the voice creates sounds and which sounds are optimal for singing! Through vocal exercises...

The Andrew A. Isen Cabaret Series

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Jul 23

Sep 03

The Andrew A. Isen Cabaret Series

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

Expect some DC-favorites sharing the Root Family Stage in unexpected combinations like Awa Sal Secka & Bobby Smith (July 23); Ines Nassara & Tracy...

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Theatre

Lumina Summerstock Camp

Presented by Lumina Studio Theatre

Jun 21

Aug 07

Lumina Summerstock Camp

Presented by Lumina Studio Theatre at Lumina Studio Theatre

As we begin to emerge from the dark ages of COVID, get ready for the next Renaissance as Lumina Studio Theatre brings you an uplifting Summer of...

The Day Emily Married by Horton Foote

Presented by Quotidian Theatre Company

Aug 06 - 29

The Day Emily Married by Horton Foote

Presented by Quotidian Theatre Company at The Writer's Center

Horton Foote's "The Day Emily Married" - August 6 - 29, 2021 Directed by Jack Sbarbori Set in 1950's Harrison, Texas. Emily Davis is about to be...

OLIVER TWIST: Ages 8-18!

Presented by Lumina Studio Theatre

Sep 07

Dec 11

OLIVER TWIST: Ages 8-18!

Presented by Lumina Studio Theatre at Lumina Studio Theatre

Register for OLIVER TWIST (an original adaptation of the timeless novel by Charles Dickens): Rehearsals begin on September 7th, 2021 and will...

Quixote Nuevo

Presented by Round House Theatre

Sep 08

Oct 03

Quixote Nuevo

Presented by Round House Theatre at Round House Theatre Bethesda

MUSIC-FILLED MODERN EPIC Quixote Nuevo By Octavio Solis Directed by Lisa Portes | Regional Premiere SEP 8 – OCT 3, 2021 “Make room for Quixote...

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Presented by Arts on the Green

Sep 17 - 26

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

Based on The Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s greatest questions as they play...

Frozen Jr

Presented by Arts on the Green

Oct 15 - 24

Frozen Jr

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. takes us on a journey with Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with obstacles, the...

Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theater: Kill Again's Island

Presented by Arts on the Green

Oct 29 - 31

Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theater: Kill Again's Island

Presented by Arts on the Green at Kentlands Mansion

In partnership with A Taste for Murder Productions Kihiliikin Island is a small speck in the Hawaiian archipelago, occupied by an eclectic collection...